Wed, May 14, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Susan Griffin Berkeley-based author Susan Griffin joins us to talk about her latest book, "Wrestling with the Angel of Democracy," a personal narrative exploring the evolution of democracy in America. Griffin is an award-winning poet, writer and playwright. Her book "A Chorus of Stones" was a finalist for the National book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. more
Wed, May 14, 2008 -- 9:00 AM The West Virginia Primary / China Earthquake In the first half hour we analyze the results from Tuesday's primary in West Virginia, and discuss the implications for Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. In the second half of the show we address how Northern California's large Chinese-American community is mourning over the death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake in central China. We'll hear reaction from locals and find out how to help. more
Tue, May 13, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Let's Bhangra! / San Francisco International Arts Festival Popularized in part by films set in India like "Monsoon Wedding," the music and dance of bhangra has taken root in San Francisco. In the first half hour, we invite local bhangra practitioners to describe how the popular ancient dance form has influenced the local dance scene. This year's San Francisco International Arts Festival features a music and dance collaboration between China and the U.S., among dozens of other performances involving artists from around the world. In the second half hour, we talk with some of the festival's participants. more
Tue, May 13, 2008 -- 9:00 AM Potrero Power Plant / East Bay Water Rationing San Francisco officials are considering a plan to replace an old polluting power plant near Potrero Hill with a $250 million cleaner one. As we discuss in the first half hour, the plan faces opposition from environmentalists who oppose building new facilities that burn fossil fuels. Then, April may not have been the cruelest month for East Bay residents -- but it was certainly the driest. With its reservoirs at below average levels, the East Bay Municipal Utility District is set to decide on whether to institute mandatory water rationing measures. more
Mon, May 12, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Psychology of Social Networking Psychologists have long studied social networks, and the growing popularity of sites like MySpace and Facebook provide fertile territory for research. Stanford University even has a class called "Psychology of Facebook." What do our online profiles say about us? more
Mon, May 12, 2008 -- 9:00 AM California High Speed Rail In November, California voters will be asked to pass a $10 billion ballot measure to finance a high speed rail system between San Diego and Sacramento. We take a look at the proposal. more
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